Sven Lundgren
For Swedish decathlete, see Sven Lundgren (decathlete).
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| Born |
29 September 1896 Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden | |||||||||
| Died |
18 June 1960 (aged 63) Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden | |||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | |||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||
| Event(s) | 800–3000 m | |||||||||
| Club | IK Göta, Bromma | |||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||
| Personal best(s) |
800 m – 1:54.3 (1921) 1500 m – 3:59.3 (1924) | |||||||||
Medal record
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Sven Emil Lundgren (29 September 1896 – 18 June 1960) was a Swedish middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 m, 1500 and 3000 m events at the 1920 and 1924 Olympics. He had his best results in 1920, when he won a bronze medal in the 3000 m team event and finished fifth in the 1500 m. He failed to reach the finals in all other events.[1]
Lundgren won eight Swedish titles, four over 800 m and four over 1,500 m, six of them in 1919–1921. From 1922 to 1926 he held the world record over 1,000 m, and from 1919 to 1925 over 4×1500 m. In retirement Lundgren worked as warehouse manager in Stockholm.[1]
References
- 1 2 Sven Emil Lundgren. sports-reference.com
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